Consultant in Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Arab Doctors

Assures the safety of the patient population served by demonstrating age-appropriate skills
in assessing, implementing and evaluating plans of care.
Performs psychological evaluation for the preoperative metabolic and bariatric surgery
patient and provides a formal written evaluation and interpretation of data (i.e. DIET
inventory and Psychological questionnaire) as to the patients readiness and ability to make
an informed decision regarding surgery.
Participates in the weekly Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Team meeting to discuss
challenging patients, office dynamics, and/or seek supervision on cases.
Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of plans for psychiatric
care for the patient and their family, including but not limited to, smoking cessation,
addiction treatment, eating disorder monitoring, etc
Participates in post-surgical inpatient rounds on a weekly basis, utilizing here and now
methods to create/utilize action based/problem solving techniques around anticipated issues
that may arise after leaving the hospital.
Maintains contact with individuals psychologist/psychiatrist/therapist, if applicable, to
provide education to providers about anticipated psychological changes post surgery and to
maintain collaborative efforts with recommended treatment plan.
Provides psychological support to postoperative metabolic and bariatric surgery patients
surrounding psychosocial issues/stressors. Addresses psychopathology, body image, selfesteem, social support quality of life, marital adjustment, and sexual functioning. Postsurgical follow-up required at 1 month, 6 months, and 1 year with any additional support
provided as deemed necessary and/or needed.
Provides couples therapy when necessary. Patients will be given the chance to learn about
couple therapy and will have the opportunity to benefit from a systems perspective on how
their psychopathology relates to their current weight and disordered eating. Psycho
education may also be provided to the spouse/partner of the patient that involves
explanation of the emotional and physical changes that their spouse may experience after
the surgery.
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Job Functions:
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